terse

/T ER1 S/

adjective

1
(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
syn:concise succinct
ant:prolix verbose wordy
2
(by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.
syn:abrupt brusque mardy short-spoken
3
Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.

Synonyms

abrupt brusque mardy short-spoken concise succinct

Antonyms

prolix verbose wordy

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